For those just starting out, Couch to 5k is a great app to help new runners get their stride. The 9-week program slowly eases beginners into running using 30-minute interval sessions that rotate between jogging and walking three times a week. Once the program is complete, runners should be ready to tackle a 5k without breaking a sweat.

Lose it: Free

If you're looking for a way to keep up with how many calories you've burned through exercise as well as how many calories you've consumed during the day, Lose It is a combination workout and food journal intended to make that process a lot simpler. The app includes a library of nutritional information for all kinds of food so that you can select what you ate, add in your exercise details and be done with it. The app will calculate the two components to let you know where you stand each day.

MapMyRun: Free

MapMyRun allows users to beat the pavement while using GPS tracking to keep up with distance, average speed and calories burned. This way, you can just go for a jog around the neighborhood while keeping up with all the same details displayed on a treadmill. The program saves the information for each run so you can see your improvement or pick up on areas that need work.

iTreadmill Ultra: $1.99

Is your New Year's resolution simply to be more aware of your health, but not necessarily to become a fitness ninja? With iTreadmill, you can track your steps, distance and average speed all day without have to strap a pedometer to your hip. This way, you can be more aware of how active you are throughout the day. Just turn the app on, put it in your pocket or purse and go about your business.Relax & Sleep Well: Free

Sleep is an important part of staying healthy. If you have a heard time shutting your mind down in order to get enough rest each night, Relax & Sleep Well may be able to help. The app offers a 27-minute hypnosis recording with background sounds to help you sleep easy after a long, active day.

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